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SEND travel buddy scheme could be scrapped in Newham cost-cutting drive

Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Newham could lose access to a travel buddy scheme. It is a scheme designed to...
Newham

Free permit and free parking plans missing from Newham’s major review

A major review of parking across Newham has been launched, but two key Labour election pledges remain absent from the plans for now. Newham Council's...
Crime

Newham councillor charged with sexual assault

A newly elected Newham councillor has been charged with sexual assault. Syed Hussain Ahmed, who represents Beckton ward, is accused of a sexual assault offence...
Newham

Newham council to investigate pension funds linked to Israel-Gaza conflict

Newham councillors have unanimously backed plans to investigate whether council workers pension funds are invested in companies linked to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories. The...
Newham

Newham councillor dodges questions over free parking pledge and Sadiq Khan clash

A senior Newham councillor has avoided directly answering questions over whether Labour’s plans to introduce free parking in the borough could clash with policies...
Newham

More vehicles could be granted access to Newham’s Healthy School Streets

Newham Council is considering changes to its Healthy School Streets scheme that could allow more vehicles to access restricted roads during school drop off...
Newham

Newham mayor admits ‘things haven’t been perfect’ after Labour election losses

Newham’s new mayor has admitted that “things haven’t been perfect” following a difficult election that saw Labour lose dozens of council seats despite retaining...
Community

Survey says only 49% of residents think Newham is a good place to grow older

Fewer than half of Newham residents believe the borough is a good place to grow older, according to a new council survey. A concerning...
Newham

Woolwich Foot Tunnel lift repair planned by December, with locals frustrated by delays

The long-awaited repair of the Woolwich Foot Tunnel's north lift could finally be completed by December, ending almost four years of disruption for commuters,...
Environment

London City Airport expansion could harm neighbours’ health, Assembly member warns

Plans to expand London City Airport could expose thousands of residents to increased noise and air pollution, a London Assembly member has warned. The airport...
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